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Translators — Companies in translation services in French-speaking Switzerland

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Translators — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland

French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 286 active companies in translation services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 2.1%, with 159 new companies registered, and 153 companies liquidated.

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  • 159 new companies
  • 153 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Translators — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Translators in French-speaking Switzerland.

Translators — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 159 companies in translation services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 6 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Translators: Canton of Zurich (226), Canton of Vaud (94), and Canton of Bern (93). Companies in translation services are the 94th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 159 new companies
  • 286 active companies
  • ** year to date

Translators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in translation services were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 12 new companies
  • 12 liquidated companies
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Translators — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Translators in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 99% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 1% Small (10-49 emp.)

Translators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 286 companies in translation services, most are active in Translation and interpretation activities (286). Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.

Translators
Nb of legal entities
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Translation and interpretation activities
286

Companies in translation services in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (59%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Limited" (7%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 59% Sole proprietorship
  • 28% Limited Liability Company
  • 7% Limited
  • 6% Other

Translators — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in translation services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1020 Renens VD
05/06/2026
3963 Crans-Montana
07/05/2026
1201 Genève
21/04/2026
3503 Gysenstein
22/01/2026
1227 Carouge GE
08/12/2025
1950 Sion
13/11/2025
1201 Genève
08/09/2025
1258 Perly
20/08/2025

Translators — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in translation services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1196 Gland
11/06/2026
1167 Lussy-sur-Morges
27/05/2026
1207 Genève
19/05/2026
1580 Oleyres
23/04/2026
1025 St-Sulpice VD
13/01/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
12/12/2025
1263 Crassier
05/12/2025

Translators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 12 companies in translation services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
11/06/2026
Change of purpose
09/06/2026
Change of purpose
09/06/2026
04/06/2026
Change of purpose
04/06/2026
Other change
03/06/2026
Change of status
22/05/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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